Delicious and Easy Bean Soup Recipe | Italian-Inspired
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this flavorful and easy-to-make Bean Soup recipe. Aromatic onions, carrots, celery, and garlic are sautéed in olive oil to create a fragrant base. Then, a combination of diced tomatoes, white beans, dried basil, and dried oregano is added to the mix. Simmer this hearty soup until the vegetables turn tender, allowing the flavors to meld together. To finish, garnish with boiled carrots, spinach, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Warm, comforting, and rich in flavors, this Easy Bean Soup is a true delight for the taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 1.5 liters of water
- 3 black peppercorns
- Olive oil
- 1 carrot, cut
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 2 cans of white beans
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 100 g spinach
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Cooking steps:
- In a large pot, combine the chopped onion, small onions, and water. Add the black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 30-40 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped large onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the carrot, celery, and garlic to the pan. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables and peppercorns from the pot with the broth.
- Add the diced tomatoes, white beans, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot with the broth. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Cut the boiled carrots into pieces. Cover with a lid.
- Add the spinach to the pot and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
